1
00:00:02,279 --> 00:00:05,919
Speaker 1: Hey there, it's Michael here and welcome back to another

2
00:00:06,280 --> 00:00:12,000
Happy English Saturday short your quick tip for speaking English

3
00:00:12,240 --> 00:00:18,480
better today, let's look at too really common and supernatural

4
00:00:18,559 --> 00:00:23,800
phrases you'll hear in everyday English. You know what and

5
00:00:24,600 --> 00:00:28,519
guess what. We use both of these when we want

6
00:00:28,559 --> 00:00:33,880
to grab someone's attention, usually before we share some news,

7
00:00:34,280 --> 00:00:38,880
an idea, or an opinion. They make your speech sound

8
00:00:39,000 --> 00:00:44,079
lively and conversational, and they're kind of like how we say, hey,

9
00:00:44,520 --> 00:00:48,600
listen to this, like you know what, I think I'm

10
00:00:48,679 --> 00:00:53,479
finally getting used to this cool weather, or you know what,

11
00:00:54,200 --> 00:00:58,320
I've decided to start going to the gym again. And

12
00:00:59,000 --> 00:01:03,479
guess what. Is even more playful, We use guess what

13
00:01:04,120 --> 00:01:09,400
when we're excited to share news or something surprising, like

14
00:01:10,159 --> 00:01:14,840
guess what I passed my driving test or guess what

15
00:01:15,560 --> 00:01:20,040
my favorite band is coming to Japan. When you use

16
00:01:20,439 --> 00:01:25,359
you know what or guess what, your tone matters. Both

17
00:01:25,480 --> 00:01:31,319
phrases sound best with energy and arising intonation. It builds

18
00:01:31,319 --> 00:01:35,840
a little excitement before you say your news, So remember

19
00:01:36,560 --> 00:01:41,159
you know what and guess what are great for starting

20
00:01:41,239 --> 00:01:45,760
a story, sharing news or giving an opinion in a fun,

21
00:01:46,040 --> 00:01:49,640
natural way, and you know what. I think you're going

22
00:01:49,719 --> 00:01:53,439
to sound even more fluent when you start using these

23
00:01:53,799 --> 00:01:58,239
in your conversations. Oh and don't forget to follow or

24
00:01:58,359 --> 00:02:02,640
subscribe so you don't miss the next Happy English podcast

25
00:02:02,920 --> 00:02:08,120
and next week's Saturday short. Thanks for listening, and until

26
00:02:08,199 --> 00:02:11,719
next time, keep learning and keep it cool.